American Lawn & Tree Arborists Michigan Organic Lawn & Tree Company

About American Lawn & Tree Arborists

The Expert Himself William "Doc" Pickhardt

Established in 1900, American Lawn and Tree Arborists has been serving Metro Detroit Area for over 100 years. We have estalished ourselves as the premier provider of lawn and tree care using natural and organic approaches. "Honor the earth and its inhabitants" is our motto that we take to our heart. All our employees have to accept and sign our motto and mission statement prior to employment. We mean every word of it.

The President and Technical Directory of American Pest Control, Inc. and its Lawn and Tree Division, William Pickhardt (also known as "Doc"), is a recognized expert in lawn care and tree care. He is recommended by Michigan State University as a Diagnostician and Practitioner for lawn care and tree care. He has participated in many pioneering researches to look for better methods and materials for lawn and tree care that will be less toxic for people and the environment. He is certified in many areas of lawn care and tree care and has achieved highly respected status. (See list below) He is certified by the State of Michigan to train others for certification in the above categories. He is a also a Certified Proctor for the International Society of Arboriculture.

William has been consulted as expert witness in many legal cases involving disputes in lawn or tree care. He attented Canisius College, University of Tampa, Michigan State University and is a graduate of the American Academy of Consulting Arborists. He has been with American Tree Arborists since 1965.

Other than the lawn care and tree care services, American Lawn and Tree Arborist also owns American Pest Control, which provides pest control services to residential as well as commercial properties.

Membership & Affiliation

International Society of Arboriculture

National Forensic Association

National Pest Control Association

Tree Care Industry

American College of Forensic Examiners

Metropolitan Detroit Landscape Association

Michigan Pest Control Association

Michigan Lawn Care Association

Michigan Nursery and Landscape Association

Lawn & Tree Care Certifications

Board Certified Consulting Arborist Certification # MI0002

Michigan Department of Agriculture Certification #C 007770057

Florida Department of Agriculture License # CM 15800

Turfgrass Pest Management Certification

Ornamental Pest Management Certification

Right of Way Pest Management Certification

General Pest Management Certification

Honors and Organic Lawn & Tree Care Consulting

Member of Michigan Department of Agriculture Wood Destroying Organism Committee

National Arborists Environmental Issues Committee

National Arborists Educational Committee

Invited participant and elected table delegate presenter at the Seventh American Forest Congress

Lawn & Tree Care License

State of Michigan License #159029, 159208

Organic and Environmental Research

Experimental studies with 3 new chemistries (1427, 1428 and 1429) for the control of emerald ash borer ( Agrilus planipennis) in Troy, Michigan in conjunction with Maujet Corporation, Dr. David Roberts, Michigan State University and Dr. Terry Tatter of University of Massachusetts. Present

Experiments studying the efficacy of using food energy inhibitors as a substitute for conventional rodenticides to control commensal rodents. Delmar Products, 1997 - Present

Experimental studies regarding the part played in root development by oxygenating tubes placed in root zones to declining and healthy trees. Rootwell Corporation 1997 - Present